Ancient City of Sigiriya

World Heritage

Sri Lanka

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The ruins of the capital built by the parricide King Kasyapa I (477-95) are located on a steep hillside, on the summit of a granite peak about 180 meters high ("Lion Rock" overlooking the jungle on all sides). A series of corridors and stairs built of brick and mortar extend from the mouth of a huge lion, leading to the site.